Shellfish Farm Environmental Plan (SHEP)

All BCSGA members are required to participate in the Shellfish Farm Environmental Plan which requires members to:
1) Have no exposed foam floatation on their farms
2) Not store any gear on their farms that will not be actively used in the crop cycle
3) Ensure all predator exclusion devices are maintained effectively to prevent harm to fish or wildlife

In addition, we have an environmental code of practice that describes industry standard requirements and expectations from our members.

The BC Shellfish Growers Association acknowledges that we and our members largely operate on unceded Indigenous territories across the land now known as British Columbia. Many of our farms are located near archaeological sites, including clam gardens and oyster beds that were cultivated by indigenous peoples. We are grateful for their stewardship of this coast.